A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CST FOR CENTRAL BARRY COUNTY... At 707 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles east of Cassville, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail. SOURCE...Public confirmed tornado. Damage to home several miles east of Butterfield. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Table Rock Lake... Roaring River State Park... Cassville... Shell Knob... Purdy... Exeter... Butterfield... Emerald Beach... Jenkins... Tornado approaching Shell Knob. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
This blog features observations from Randy Turner, a former teacher, newspaper reporter and editor. Send news items or comments to rturner229@hotmail.com
Thursday, March 09, 2017
Tornado warning issued for Barry County
(From the National Weather Service)
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